The Idea Café consists of a 15-minute introduction to a provocative topic by an expert in the field, followed by a dinner-table-style discussion among members of the audience. It is intended to serve as an alternative model of engagement among scholars, and among scholars and the broader community, with the goal of eliciting energetic exchanges between attendees in response to the speaker's introduction. Coffee is provided, and RSVP is required by February 22. Limit 40 guests. RSVP to Emily Ryan at thecommons@ku.edu